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Duke Basketball: Updated Injury Report vs. Incarnate Word

Duke basketball forward and defensive menace Maliq Brown is now day-to-day.
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Duke basketball forward Maliq Brown
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Riding a three-game winning streak that includes last week's home win over No. 2-ranked Auburn and Sunday's road victory in the Blue Devils' ACC opener, Jon Scheyer's third Duke basketball squad, No. 4 in the AP Top 25 Poll, hosts the unranked Incarnate Word Cardinals (5-4, 1-1 Southland) in Cameron Indoor Stadium at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday (ACC Network).

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The Blue Devils (7-2, 1-0 ACC) are without the services of one clutch force across their winning streak in junior forward Maliq Brown. Roughly 90 minutes before tipoff against Incarnate Word, the Duke basketball social media team reported that the 6-foot-9, 222-pound newcomer from Syracuse is recovering from a toe injury.

Brown, who is averaging only 3.1 points and 5.9 rebounds per game off the bench but has totaled 20 boards, six steals, and two blocks between the past three outings, is now listed as day-to-day.

It stands to reason that freshman center Patrick Ngongba II, a former composite five-star prep, will see at least a slight uptick in minutes for however long the 21-year-old Maliq Brown is out of commission.

Following the second straight bout against a group of Cardinals, the surging Blue Devils will have a week off before welcoming the George Mason Patriots (7-3, 0-0 Atlantic 10) to Durham next Tuesday. That game is also set to tip at 7 p.m. ET (ACC Network).

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MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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